Ohio-Ind over Dismal Creek
FairDarke County, Ohio · .4 MI S of Pickett · Structure no. 1942875
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ohio-Ind over Dismal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ohio-Ind over Dismal Creek in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ohio-Ind over Dismal Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ohio-Ind over Dismal Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Ohio-Ind over Dismal Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ohio-Ind over Dismal Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ohio-Ind over Dismal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.